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1972 Map of Onyx

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Onyx
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The South Fork Valley serves as a vital corridor for settlement and agriculture in the early 1970s, as shown by the network of working ranches and residential pockets. The settlement of Onyx is the focal point of the area, supported by the Onyx Ranch and proximity to Scodie Park. This region demonstrates a high concentration of family and community history, evidenced by the presence of both the Cottage Grove Cem and an Indian Cem, marking the layered heritage of the valley.

Boundaries define much of the surrounding terrain, where the Sequoia National Forest and Dome Land Wilderness protect the high-elevation peaks such as Pilot Knob and Onyx Peak. The landscape is carved by seasonal drainage systems like Smith Canyon and Scodie Canyon, which feed into the South Fork Kern River. The prevalence of a Well or Water Tank at various points indicates the ongoing importance of water management in this arid mountain environment.